Cherished between bark
Metal rods, drilled into a wooden block, hold two half columns
of bark in place. Cymbidium can only play a leading role, because
both branches and flowers are very dominant – the position is carefully
determined, the branches are secured with small staples, after which the glass
water tubes are slid over the stems. A sturdy Aristolochia tendril
is, accompanied by a Clematis fluff tendril, attached to the bark
and creates movement. The beautiful faded Allium
bulbs, a symbol of transience, are with
fine threads attached to the stems.
In this arrangement, the Cymbidium towers
above the open bark columns,
accompanied by the counter-movement of
the tendrils, which in this way
create balance.
Contemporary elegance
Several tall vases are covered with tape, and stabilized leaves are glued onto them with a glue gun.
Subsequently, a few pussy willow branches are attached to each vase with binding wire, as well as branches from
tulip trees (Liriodendron) and cotton wool branches
(Gossypium). A combination of beige,
bronze and ochre-colored Cymbidium is suitable in the vases – a color spectrum
that perfectly matches the trend colors of winter
2023. A few tubes are also attached to the branches –
in order to place flowers lower in the arrangement as well.
The tall, narrow vases give the Cymbidium flowers an
elegant effect in this beautiful composition with the different
vases, walnuts and tulip tree leaves.
Exotic accent
Oasis mini deco Ideals are affixed within interconnected halved coconuts (with holes) – these have been pre-sprayed brown. Spray chrysanthemums ‘Lets Go Pink’ form the base, interspersed with Dianthus ‘Antigua’, Chamelaucium ‘Grande Adi’ and Celosia ‘Pink Plume’. Dried bamboo rings, Cymbidium mini superba and tropical fruits, secured between the coconuts, provide an additional exotic accent. The flexible stems of Calla ‘Sumatra Purple’ are inserted through the coconut holes and thus secured in the bridal bouquet. As the crowning touch, small Phalaenopsis ‘Kolibri Basel’ are glued onto the bridal bouquet.
Dried versus living
The special base of this bridal bouquet is made of dried and stabilized materials. Brown bark is glued onto a half styrofoam ball, and a jute cord serves as a handle. The Oasis ring, glued to the half ball, is filled with stabilized pale Eucalyptus and dried Lagurus plumes. Then the living materials are processed: spray chrysanthemums 'Ellison Salmon' cover the exposed floral foam. Ranunculus 'Manuela' and the spray rose 'Keijsers Coral' and Rosa 'Salty Caramel' provide trendy color. Furthermore, bleached teasel (Dipsacus) is processed as well as dried Papaver, Cymbidium 'Balou' and Dianthus 'Caramello'. Chrysanthemum 'Kalimba Salmon' is placed along one side and provides.
A touch of magic
The foundation of this magical bridal bouquet is a halved polystyrene sphere covered with dried lotus leaves. The handle is crafted from bamboo sticks inserted into the sphere. An Oasis Bio ring is glued into the sphere and filled with spray chrysanthemums 'Ellison Salmon'. Protea 'Grandicolor' provides height to the bouquet. Additional materials include Fagus, stabilized beech leaves, Eucalyptus in brown/orange hues, Chrysanthemum 'Pip Salmon', Ranunculus 'Manuela', Cymbidium 'Going West', spray rose 'Keijsers Coral', and Rosa 'Kahala'. For a playful touch, wire-wrapped aluminum wire is coiled around the creation.
Copper-colored Wreath
For the end-of-year celebrations, warm copper colors and natural shades are an ideal color combination. The base of this wreath is an Oasis ring (Ø 42cm). Various dried materials are incorporated in this wreath, such as pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), bleached Ruscus, Grevillia 'Gold' leaf, dried Helichrysum and Pinus pine cones. The bronze-colored Cymbidium provides the icing on the cake.